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The artist thrills audiences with a show packed with state-of-the-art technology. This sell-out tour will be visiting A Coruña on 15th June to the delight of his legions of fans.

Alejandro Sanz is back in town with his tour ‘La The rapturous reception ‘La música no se toca’ re- th música no se toca’, named after his latest hit al- ceived is also reflected in his sales (five times 15 June bum and which has got off to a great start. ‘No me platinum in Spain and the top selling album by a Coliseum compares’ hit the top of the iTunes lists in 18 coun- Spanish language singer in 2012) and his packed tries and topped the Spanish and international radio concert tour, with every date a sell-out since it hit 22:30 p.m. charts even before the album was released in Sep- the road in Mexico. tember last year. The same happened with the se- cond and third singles ‘’ and ‘’ This success is set to be repeated on 15th June which reached No.1 in several countries. in A Coruña’s Coliseum venue, where the audien- ce will be treated to a fabulous show on a three- dimensional stage that interacts with the music and the public. Bipolar Fest

The Bipolar fest is a fabulous mix of pop, rap, rock and singer-song writing. A unique blend of musical styles led by Jacobo Paz y Dos mundos.

Almost forty local musicians, Ferrol-born singer Al Vila, 11007 from Cadiz, Durgin – born in Jaén but st nd resident in A Coruña, KNS from the Galician town of Ortigueira and O Neno da Rúa will come together in what is 21 y 22 June set to be a unique musical event against the picturesque backdrop of Parque de Santa Margarita. Parque de Santa Margarita Bipolar is a melting pot of styles as well as a concept associated with the underlying themes of the lyrics. The 8:00 p.m. musicians behind the Bipolar Fest work to overcome their difficulties and help to build a future based on hope through the songs they perform. An event with a difference and definitely one not to be missed. z BIPOLAR features: JACOBO PAZ Y DOS MUNDOS / SEISSENSEIS / CESAR DECENTI / AMBITO KINITOH / YUL / FORNI o Pa Jacob / ARTE EN TINTA / AL VILA / 11007 / KABO NORTE SQUAD / O NENO DA RÚA / JESSI / DURGIN / DEJOTA TRAPE / PABLO AÑÓN / REVOLUJOIN / 3 ASES.

Hombres G

During the concert in Plaza de María Pita the band will prove they haven’t lost a drop of the rebellious pop spirit that made its mark on thousands of teenagers in the eighties and the generations that followed.

There can’t be many people who haven’t danced or niel Mezquita and Javier Molina who suddenly pac- at least sung along to an Hombres G song someti- ked concert halls, literally brought the traffic to a me in their life. ‘Devuélveme a mi chica’, ‘Marta tiene standstill wherever they went and sent their hoards un marcapasos’ or ‘Suéltate el pelo’ are just a few of of female fans into a frenzy. st the classics we’ll have the chance to hear and join in 21 June with at their concert in A Coruña on 21st June. Their simple, rebellious pop rock style gradually evolved as the band moved into a more personal, Plaza de María Pita It’s been 30 years since Hombres G released their introspective vein. To date they have released a to- first single – Milagro‘ en el Congo’ / ‘Venezia’, but tal of twelve , the latest of which – ‘En la pla- 10:00 p.m. the ripples of that authentic social phenomenon can ya’ - features versions of some of their greatest hits still be felt – and heard - today. Success came as a performed as duets with other top Spanish artists surprise to David Summers, Rafael Gutiérrez, Da- such as Dani Martín, Miguel Bosé or Ana Torroja. THE NIGHT OF SAN JUANrd th 23 -24 June 2013

BURNING OF THE FALLA

Matadero Naturally, no San Juan celebration is complete without

Calle the burning of the falla sculpture. In keeping with the ACCESS TO tongue-in-cheek humour that has always characteri- MATADERO BEACH sed this wooden sculpture destined to be devoured ACCESS TO by the flames, illustrator Santy Gutiérrez has come ORZÁN BEACH up with a design depicting the local football team – ACCESS TO de la Marina Avenida known affectionately as ‘el Dépor’ -literally ‘playing RIAZOR BEACH Jardines with fire’, the local government spokespersons on FIREWORK Orzán board a train and the Mayor, Carlos Negreira, stan- LAUNCH AREA ding on the balcony of the City Hall. BEACH FIRST Cantón Pequeño AID STATION Just a few minutes before the sculpture starts to RED CROSS burn, a fabulous firework display provides a dazzling MEDICAL STATION welcome for the summer solstice. And finally, on the CIVIL PROTECTION MEDICAL STATION (DOCTOR) stroke of midnight, the Meigas set fire to the huge bonfire, marking the official start to San Juan. The LOGISTICS TENT entire city will be ablaze with celebrations! MOBILE EMERGENCY Juana de Vega COORDINATION CENTRE Plaza WOODEN FALLA Playa de Riazor SCULPTURE Plaza Plaza Midnight PARADE ROUTE

SARDINE BARBECUES Riazor Plaza DISTRICT BONFIRES

Avenida de Finisterre Plaza

Avda. de Buenos Aires

San Roque de Afuera

Sea Promenade Sea Promenade 9:30 p.m.- 4:45 a.m. 11:00 p.m.

“Dancing away the most marvellous night of the year.” “The fish and ship’s stern on the Queen Witch’s float are “The wooden falla sculpture, designed by Santy reminiscent of works by the local artist Urbano Lugrís.” Gutiérrez, will be on display on playa de Riazor from 20th June onwards.” SAN JUAN DANCE PARADE The Meigas – Galicia’s own special witches – are The purifying spirit of fire can be seen and sensed The San Juan floats – including one carrying the fi- transported on their fabulous everywhere on the night of San Juan. And to start rewood from around the world - will make their way ‘hotting things up’, the music and dancing will get along the Sea Promenade, accompanied by lively floats, together with the underway at 9.30 p.m. with big band Cinema, and performances from the Manicómicos theatre group. firewood from around the world Panorama also joining in later on. Both bands will This year the floats have been designed by art di- that will be used for the bonfire provide the music that will keep us dancing until the rector Suso Montero, who created the sets for the early hours of the morning. film ‘The Carpenter’s Pencil’ and for the popular on playa de Riazor. The most- Galician TV series ‘Mareas Vivas’. The float carrying eagerly awaited moment comes Cinema Orquesta the Meiga Mayor or Queen Witch represents fire and 9:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. / 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. when the flames devour the the sea, whilst the theme of the float designed for wooden falla sculpture, marking Orquesta Panorama the Junior Queen Witch is based on the idea that Midnight – 2:00 a.m. / 3:30 a.m. – 4:45 a.m. fire does away with the old, giving rise to the new. the start of San Juan. Health, safety and environment recommendations.

This is a night when more than ever we must think of others, bearing in mind the need for good public behaviour and not to do anything that may prevent public services from operating normally. You must not hold any events that have not been specifically authorised. In addition, you must maintain optimum conditions of health and hygiene and remember that all public spaces must be in perfect condition for use the following day.

General health, safety and environmen- Special recommendations for bonfires on . Likewise, the distributors of beverages or any other tal recommendations. the city beaches types of products are forbidden from accessing the Sea Promenade and beaches, unless they have obtained spe- · Specific authorisation is required for bonfires and sar- · Thr in general ee-piece suites, sofas and furniture cific prior authorisation. dine barbecues held on the streets or in public spaces. that may emit toxic gases when burnt are strictly for- · Beach users must collect their waste and place it · Bonfires should be lit from 11 p.m. onwards on bidden on the beaches. Likewise no tyres or any other in the nearest containers on the Sea Promenade or 23rd June and must be fully extinguished by 6 a.m. items classified as toxic or hazardous are allowed. Large leave it in a tied bag on the beach for collection by the following morning. signs will be posted at the beach accesses reminding the general public of these regulations, and guards will the municipal service. This will enable you to recycle · You are reminded that the sale of alcoholic drinks be on duty at these areas from the morning of 23rd the plastic bags brought from home and will help the in all stores, vending machines and by street sell- June. street cleaners with their task of preparing the beaches ers or any other form is strictly forbidden between for use the following day. 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. Likewise, all street sellers require · The wood used to build small bonfires on the · The beaches must be cleared by 6 a.m., when the specific authorisation. beaches must be free from nails, screws and any oth- er sharp elements. The presence of these items on the municipal cleaning services will start their work so that · Moving urban waste containers from their correspond- sands may cause serious injuries to beach users on the the beaches are in optimum conditions of health and ing site is an offence that may be sanctioned with fines days following the event. For the same reason, the use safety for visitors that day. Prior to this deadline, the of up to 3,000 euros. of glass bottles is also strictly prohibited. bonfires must be completely extinguished. From this · The burning of plastics, foam rubber, tyres, aero- time on, access to be beaches will be strictly forbidden · Moving urban waste containers situated on the in order to facilitate the cleaning process. As in previous sols and any inflammable or explosive product or streets is strictly forbidden. materials containing plastic is forbidden, due to the years, the aim is for the beaches of Riazor and Orzán to toxic gases they emit when burnt. · You are also reminded that in accordance with the reopen to the public by mid-morning. Coastal Law, any behaviour that affects the conditions · A special security service will monitor access to the · The use of plastic bottles is strongly recommended of cleanliness, health and hygiene of beaches and public beaches of Orzán and Riazor in order to guarantee instead of glass. Glass bottles are strictly forbidden on bathing areas is punishable with fines of up to 6,010.12 compliance with all these regulations and recommen- the beach. euros. dations and to ensure that everyone has a safe and · Those responsible for authorised bonfires that in- · Bars for the sale of alcoholic drinks may not be in- enjoyable time. clude a sardine barbecue must remove all litter and stalled on the beach or on the Sea Promenade. Au- · Chemical toilets will be installed on the Sea Prom- rubbish from the area. Special bins will be provided thorisation has only been granted to the Hogueras de enade at the accesses to Orzán and Riazor beaches. for this purpose: organic waste must be placed in the San Juan Organising Committee for the installation of green containers and plastics and packaging in the yel- a marquee for dancing low container.

080 We work hard to ensure you have an enjoyable San Juan. If you have any queries about the safety of Safety TIPS your bonfire, call the Fire Service. Dial 080 and we will be happy to answer your questions.

General recommendations SOS Galicia If you build a bonfire with logs, cover the If you see someone whose clothing has 112 ground with at least 10 cm of soil or sand caught fire, try to cover them with a blanket - Do not use glass bottles. Medical emergencies 061 over a surface that extends for more than 1 or another non-fibre garment. - Do not use the waste containers to carry metre from the base of the fire. If it is windy, Alcohol and fire do not mix: if you drink items. Fires are strictly forbidden in woodland. you are advised to leave the bonfire until next less you’ll have more fun - The sale of alcoholic beverages, the installa- year to avoid a possible tragedy. 2. Materials for bonfires. tion of beach bars and street selling is strictly If you are the victim of an accident or burn, forbidden. Take care with what you burn. Use materials 3. Recommendations for bonfires. call the emergency services on 080, 092, that leave embers, preferably wood. Build a Close all windows and balconies to prevent 091, 112 or 061 Other safety recommendations small bonfire and gradually add any material sparks or fireworks from entering homes. Keep some items to extinguish the fire close you have left over. 1. Building a bonfire. Take in any clothes lines on terraces. at hand at all times (buckets of water, hosepi- Do not burn paper or fabric; the wind may pes, fire extinguishers, etc.). Remember to keep a distance of at least 15 Do NOT build bonfires close to waste contai- carry them up into the air. ners, homes, glass, vehicles, gas pipes, elec- metres from parked cars. Keep an eye on the bonfire until it is comple- Do not use drums, tins or sprays that may tely extinguished and dampen the embers to tricity cables, vegetation, fences and any ob- Make sure you do not tread on the embers explode, or tyres or plastics which emit pollu- prevent any accidents. jects that may catch fire. when jumping over the bonfire. ting substances. Do not empty the embers and ash into the The numbers for the emergency services are as When jumping over the bonfires remember Even though it may be slower and less spec- containers until they have cooled completely. follows: that you are not trying to break a record: jump tacular, you should light the bonfire in several over small bonfires where the flames are low. If you have built a bonfire on the beach, co- Fire Service 080 places. Never use petrol or any other inflam- “Set an example for children”. llect all your rubbish and place it in the spe- Local Police 092 mable liquids or accelerating fluids to light your bonfire as these cancause serious If your clothing catches fire,DO NOT RUN, cial containers, as the beach will be open to National Police 091 injuries. roll on the ground. the public the next day. 1st June 2013 / 30th June 2013 PROGRAMME OF EVENTS. SAN JUAN 2013

th Theatre, Music and Dance Season Theatre, Music and Dance Season BIPOLAR FEST Fusion music project 15 Saturday June 2013 Music in the Street Jazz Band – Municipal Music in the Street Operational Logistics Bipolar features Jacobo Paz and Dos Mundos / School of Music (Hogueras de San Juan Force Music Band (Hogueras de San Juan Seissenseis / César Decenti / Ámbito Kinitoh / Yul / Forni Theatre, Music and Dance Season Organising Committee) Organising Committee) / Arte en Tinta / Al Vila / 11007 / Kabo Norte Squad / O A tribute to Zarzuela light opera Venue: Plaza de San Andrés Venue: Plaza de San Andrés neno da rúa / Jessi / Durgin / Dejota Trape / Pablo Añón / Asociación Lírica En Cantados (Hogueras de Time: 7.30 pm Time: 8 pm Revolujoin / 3 Ases San Juan Organising Committee) Venue: Parque de Santa Margarita Venue: Sala de Cultura del Sporting Club Casino de A Time: 8 pm – 2 am Coruña Time: 7.30 pm nd Mozart Festival 22 Saturday June 2013 Concert: Children’s Symphony Orchestra Children’s show parade with puppets, Venue: Centro Sociocultural Ágora passacaglia and giant-headed characters Time: 12 noon Venue: Plaza de Mariñeiros Conductor: Jorge Montes and Enrique Iglesias Time: 12 noon – 2 pm Games The Magic Maze Venue: Jardines de Méndez Núñez Time: 12 noon – 2 pm Children’s workshop The Legend of the Municipal Music Band Venue: Centro Sociocultural Ágora Elements Venue: Jardines de Méndez Núñez Time: 8 pm Time: 5 pm – 7 pm Mozart Festival Conductor José Rafael Pascual-Vilaplana Concert Cuarteto Quiroga Theatre, Music and Dance Season Parade and public reading of the traditions Venue: Teatro Rosalía Castro of San Juan Music in the Street Oleiros Music Band Time: 8.30 pm (Hogueras de San Juan Organising Committee) Parade with stilt walkers, fire eaters and music Venue: Plaza de San Andrés Parade and public reading of the traditions A local character narrates the traditions of San Time: 7 pm of San Juan Juan, interacting with the public Itinerary: Zona Obelisco Alejandro Sanz in concert La música no se Parade with stilt walkers, fire eaters and music ‘Grease’ The musical A local character narrates the traditions of San Time: 7 pm – 20.15 h Venue: Palacio de la Ópera toca tour Time: 6 pm (1st performance) and 9.30 pm (2nd Venue: Coliseum Juan, interacting with the public Itinerary: Los Mallos – Ángel Senra st performance) Time: 10.30 pm June 2013 Time: 7 pm – 8.15 pm 21 Friday Children’s show parade with puppets, th Children’s show parade with puppets, passacaglia and giant-headed characters 16 Sunday June 2013 th passacaglia and giant-headed characters Venue: Obelisco 18 Tuesday June 2013 Venue: Parque de Oza Time: 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm Sport in the Street Day Time: 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm Venue: Jardines de Méndez Núñez Children´s show parade with puppets, Linho do cuco in concert Time: 8 am – 3 pm passacaglia and giant-headed characters A tribute to the women of A Coruña: Emilia Venue: Obelisco Venue: San Diego Pardo Bazán (Hogueras de San Juan Organising Time: 9 pm – 10 pm Theatre, Music and Dance Season Music in the Time: 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm Committee) Street Abegondo Municipal Music Band Venue: Jardines de Méndez Núñez (Hogueras de San Juan Organising Committee) Theatre, Music and Dance Season Music in the Time: 6.45 pm Venue: Plaza de San Andrés Street A Coruña Music Conservatory Band Time: 12.30 pm (Hogueras de San Juan Organising Committee) Parade and public reading of the traditions Venue: Plaza de San Andrés of San Juan Children’s party (Hogueras de San Juan Time: 8 pm Parade with stilt walkers, fire eaters and music Organising Committee) A local character narrates the traditions of San Venue: Jardines de Méndez Núñez Parade and public reading of the traditions Time: 5.30 pm Juan, interacting with the public of San Juan Itinerary: A Gaiteira pedestrian zone Parade with stilt walkers, fire eaters and music Time: 7 pm – 8.15 pm Mozart Festival A local character narrates the traditions of San Concert GSO Female Voice Choir Juan, interacting with the public A tribute to the women of A Coruña: María Pita Parade and public reading of the traditions Venue: Iglesia de la Orden Tercera of San Juan Time: 8 pm Itinerary: Calle Barcelona (Hogueras de San Juan Organising Committee) Venue: Plaza de María Pita Parade with stilt walkers, fire eaters and music Conductor: Joan Company Time: 7 pm – 8.15 pm Time: 8 pm A local character narrates the traditions of San Piano: Alicia González Permuy Public Sardine Barbecue Juan, interacting with the public Children’s show Theatre, magic and bouncy Children’s show Time: 7 pm – 8 pm castles Venue: Port of A Coruña Muelle de trasatlánticos Itinerary: Plaza de Vigo Time: 7 pm – 10 pm Bouncy castles, ‘giants’, traditional games, badge Theatre, Music and Dance Season making workshop, jugglers and traditional San Aquelarre Rock (Hogueras de San Juan Juan activities th June 2013 Organising Committee) Venue: Parque de Santa Margarita 19 Wednesday Venue: Jardines de Méndez Núñez Time: 5 pm – 8 pm Children’s show parade with puppets, Time: 10.30 pm Chosco ‘Voando’ Circus show Comedy with passacaglia and giant-headed characters acrobats, jugglers, fire eaters and aerial acts for Venue: Campo de Marte audiences of all ages Time: 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm Venue: Parque de Santa Margarita Time: 7 pm – 8 pm Theatre, Music and Dance Season Music in the Street A tribute to Zarzuela Public Sardine Barbecue light opera A Coruña Municipal Music Band Venue: Parque de Santa Margarita (Hogueras de San Juan Organising Committee) Time: 7 pm – 10 pm Venue: Plaza de San Andrés Time: 8 pm Parade and public reading of the traditions of San Juan ‘Grease’ The musical Parade with stilt walkers, fire eaters and music Venue: Palacio de la Ópera BIPOLAR FEST Fusion music project A local character narrates the traditions of San Time: 6 pm (1st performance) and 9.30 pm (2nd Bipolar features Jacobo Paz and Dos Mundos / Juan, interacting with the public performance) Seissenseis / César Decenti / Ámbito Kinitoh / Yul / Forni Itinerary: Plaza de Lugo / Arte en Tinta / Al Vila / 11007 / Kabo Norte Squad / O Time: 7 pm – 8.15 pm Viva Verdi Venue: Teatro Colón neno da rúa / Jessi / Durgin / Dejota Trape / Pablo Añón / Time: 8.30 pm Revolujoin / 3 Ases th Venue: Parque de Santa Margarita 20 Thursday June 2013 White Night Shopping Event (A Coruña) Time: 8 pm – 2 am Children’s show parade with puppets, Venue: A Coruña (shopping districts) passacaglia and giant-headed characters Time: 8 pm – 12 midnight rd Venue: Plaza Elíptica 23 Sunday June 2013 Time: 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm Outdoor music and dancing Orquesta Gran Children’s show parade with puppets, passacaglia and giant-headed characters Parada Mozart Festival Venue: Parque de Vioño Venue: Parque de Santa Margarita Concert: Galician Royal Philharmonic Time: 12 noon – 2 pm Time: 8 pm – 11 pm Orchestra Venue: Teatro Rosalía Castro Parade and public reading of the traditions th Time: 8.30 pm of San Juan 17 Monday June 2013 Conductor: Andreas Spering Parade with stilt walkers, fire eaters and music Soprano: Nuria Rial A local character narrates the traditions of San Children’s show parade with puppets, Hombres G in concert passacaglia and giant-headed characters “Grease” The musical Juan, interacting with the public Venue: Plaza de María Pita Itinerary: Riazor Venue: Novo Mesoiro Venue: Palacio de la Ópera Time: 10 pm Time: 12.30 pm – 1.45 pm Time: 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm Time: 8 pm 1st June 2013 / 30th June 2013 PROGRAMME OF EVENTS. SAN JUAN 2013

Outdoor music and dancing Cinema Orquesta Cinema Orquesta Venue: Sea Promenade Venue: Sea Promenade Time: 2 am – 3.30 am Time: 9.30 pm – 11 pm Orquesta Panorama Theatre, Music and Dance Season Thai balloon distribution and release DJ Venue: Sea Promenade session (Cuatro Caminos Shopping Mall) Time: 3.30 am – 4.45 am Music in the Street Music Band Concert Venue: Matadero Beach (Hogueras de San Juan Organising Committee) Time: 11 pm – 1 am Venue: Plaza de San Andrés th Time: 12.45 pm San Juan Parade 24 Monday June 2013 Performance by Manicómicos Activities for children in Plaza de María Pita ‘Grease’ The musical Venue: Sea Promenade Venue: Palacio de la Ópera Venue: Plaza de María Pita Time: 11 pm – 11.45 pm Time: 5 pm (1st performance) and 8.30 pm (2nd Time: 12 noon – 2 pm and 4 pm to 8 pm performance) Fireworks Display PERFORMANCES (Hogueras de San Juan Organising Venue: Playa de Riazor Parade Time: 11.45 pm Concert: Mamá Cabra Committee) Time: 12 noon Venue: Sea Promenade Burning of the Falla wooden sculpture Time: 6 pm Venue: Sea Promenade – Playa de Riazor Music and dancing: Velocíclopes Time: Midnight Music festival (Hogueras de San Juan Organising Time: 13.00 h Committee) Outdoor music and dancing Concert: Tic Tac, Pablo Díaz Venue: Sea Promenade Venue: Sea Promenade Time: 4 pm End of celebrations Time: 7 pm Time: Midnight – 4.45 am Time: 8 pm Concert: A nena e o grilo Orquesta Panorama Time: 5 pm ADDITIONAL EVENTS Venue: Sea Promenade Time: Midnight – 2 am Music and theatre: Os Bolechas Percussion workshop with Odaiko Time: 5 pm – 6 pm A range of workshops where children can make their own musical instruments, toys Circus show and puppets Time: 6 pm The Play House Street performances with Velocíclopes Music and theatre: Os Bolechas from Fantoches Baj Time: 6 pm – 7 pm Pepablo Patinho and Montse Piñón (members Children’s percussion: Odaiko of the Ghazafelhos Theatre Group) will be Time: 7 pm presenting the events

City programme of events 2013 1st June 2013 / 30th June 2013

María del Pilar Díaz Monterroso Bookings: At the tourism information offices (Plaza th Exhibitions 28th May to 28th July de María Pita and Tower of Hércules) 15 June Venue: Exhibition Room. Palacio Municipal. Tel. 981 923 093 Murales Time: 12 noon – 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Alejandro SanZ 30th October to 16th June. City Hall. La música no se toca tour Venue: Fundación Luis Seoane. 13th and 20th June Venue: Coliseum. Opening times: Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Time: 5 p.m. Time: 10.30 p.m.. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Mondays. Old City Alejandro Sanz is back in town with a great live performance 14th and 21st June as part of his ‘La música no se toca’ tour. A fabulous show Luis Seoane’s murals form an essential part of this artist’s Time: 9.30 p.m. work. on a three-dimensional stage that interacts with the music This work by Seoane reveals the beauty of the pieces he Tower of Hercules and the audience. created for public and private buildings over a period of some twenty years, and the key role murals played in the 15th and 22nd June Time: 12 noon. th later evolution of his paintings. 20 June San Amaro Cemetery Seoanes posibles (after teresa de villar) Municipal Band Concert 20th March to 16th June. Peter Krauskopf. Elbe 15th and 22nd June Time: 6 p.m. (15th June) and 9.30 p.m. (22nd June). Venue: Centro sociocultural Ágora. Venue: Fundación Luis Seoane 25th May to 26th July Time: 8 p.m. Opening times: Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Venue: Galería Vilaseco Hauser. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Picasso Conductor: José Rafael Pascual-Vilaplana. Opening times: Monday to Friday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 16th and 23rd June Mondays. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Prior booking required for Saturday visits. Time: 11.30 a.m. In this project by Enrique Lista and organised by Anxela Caramés, the criteria for the organisation of everyday Catuxa household items used by Teresa Villar, Enrique Lista’s House Museums 24th June grandmother, have been transferred to the works that form Time: 12 noon. part of the Luis Seoane Collection. Casares Quiroga House Museum. June. An exhibition of paintings by Ramón Astray Aena and Contemporary Art Collection Opening times: Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10.30 a.m. to 2 Opens 24th June. p.m. and 5.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays and public holidays Music / Concerts Venue: Fundación Luis Seoane. from 10.30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Opening times: Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed María Pita House Museum. June - July. 6th June Mondays. An exhibition of photographs by Javier Municipal Band Concert Calvete Venue: Centro sociocultural Ágora. Luis Seoane in private collections Opening times: Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10.30 a.m. to 2 Time: 8 p.m. Opens 24th June. p.m. and 5.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays and public holidays Composer Antón Alcalde, Conductor J.L. Represas. Venue: Fundación Luis Seoane. from 10.30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Opening times: Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Picasso House Museum th Mondays. Opening times: Wednesdays to Saturdays from 10.30 a.m. to 13 June st 2 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays and public holidays Municipal Band Concert 21 June Francisco Llorens from 10.30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Venue: Centro sociocultural Ágora. Hombres G 10th November to 30th June. Time: 8 p.m. Venue: Plaza de María Pita. Venue: Fundación Barrié. El Eco Polyphonic Choir. Conductor Pedro M. Tapia. Time: 12 noon – 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Guided tours Time: 10 p.m. An exhibition of the works of Francisco Llorens (1874-1948). st nd Miguel Ángel Campano 21 and 22 June 30th May to 28th July BIPOLAR FEST. Fusion music project Venue: Palacio de Exposiciones Kiosco Alfonso and Sala de Bipolar features Jacobo Paz and Dos Mundos / Seissenseis / Palexco. César Decenti / Ámbito Kinitoh / Yul / Forni / Arte en Tinta / Time: 12 noon – 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Al Vila / 11007 / Kabo Norte Squad / O neno da rúa / Jessi / Serlier Durgin / Dejota Trape / Pablo Añón / Revolujoin / 3 Ases. 7th June to 28th July Venue: Parque de Santa Margarita. Venue: Casa de Cultura “Salvador de Madariaga”. Time: 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. Time: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.. City programme of events 2013 1st June 2013 / 30th June 2013

21st June Shows 20th to 23rd June Viva Verdi “Grease”. The musical Venue: Teatro Colón. Venue: Palacio de la Ópera. Time: 8.30 p.m. Times: Thursday 20th June: 8 p.m. Friday 21st June: 6 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. th Saturday 22nd June: 6 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. 27 June Sunday 23rd June 5 p.m. and 8.30 p.m. Municipal Band Concert Venue: Centro sociocultural Ágora. GREASE the musical was written in 1971 by Jim Jacobs Time: 8 p.m. and Warren Casey. The name comes from an ethnic youth Conductor: Bram Sniekers. subculture that appeared among American’s working classes th in the 1950s and whose members were known as ‘greasers’. th 12 June 28 June “Un’alma inamorata” by Georg Friedrich th th Singer-songwriter season. Amancio Prada Haendel. 28 and 29 June presents Rosalía de Federico Venue: Teatro Rosalía Castro. st Ilusións de Manicómicos Venue: Teatro Colón. Time: 8.30 p.m. 1 June Venue: Centro sociocultural Ágora. Time: 8.30 p.m. Al Ayre Español Main season: El manual de la buena esposa Time: 9 p.m. Claves and conductor: Eduardo López Banzo. Venue: Teatro Rosalía Castro. Mozart Festival Soprano: María Espada. Time: 8.30 p.m. Other events th A comedy that puts the spotlight on Spanish women in 15 June particular and the world they lived in from 1934 to 1977. rd Concert: GSO Children’s Orchestra 3 June Venue: Centro Sociocultural Ágora. nd Poetas di(n)versos: Branca Novoneyra and Márcio Time: 12 noon. 2 June André Conductors: Jorge Montes and Enrique Iglesias. Villa primavera Venue: Centro sociocultural Ágora. Venue: Teatro Colón. Time: 8.30 p.m. th Time: 7 p.m. 16 June th Set in Torre del Lago (Italy), amid spotlights and the wings, 4 June Concert: GSO Female Voice Choir the opera singer shifts between her past, present and Venue: Iglesia de la Orden Tercera. immediate future. María Luis Merlo plays the role of this Cazadores de corrupción. La red (documentary 6th June Time: 8 p.m. grand dame of opera on the eve of her final concert. of the month) Conductor: Joan Company. Venue: Centro sociocultural Ágora. Giacomo Puccini. La fanciulla del West Piano: Alicia González Permuy. Time: 8 p.m. Venue: Palacio de la Ópera. th Time: 8 p.m. 7 June th th th th Concert: Galicia Symphony Orchestra. 17 June Lágrimas de sangre (Ágora Theatre Group in 6 , 7 and 8 June Director: Lorin Maazel. collaboration with the Casa de Andalucía) th GSO Choir Cuarteto Quiroga Venue: Centro sociocultural Ágora. 19 Edition of the Gaiteira Choir Festival. Conductor: Joan Company. Venue: Teatro Rosalía Castro. Directed by Victor Díaz Barús, based on texts by García Venue: Fórum Metropolitano. Time: 8.30 p.m. Lorca. Time: 8.30 p.m. Time: 8.30 p.m. 8th June th th Giacomo Puccini. La fanciulla del West 20 June th 29 June Venue: Palacio de la Ópera. Galicia Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 14 June Canticorum, Cantatorre Time: 8 p.m. Venue: Teatro Rosalía Castro. Os cantares das musas. Sarabela Teatro Venue: Fórum Metropolitano. Concert: Galicia Symphony Orchestra. Time: 8.30 p.m. The prose and poetry of Rosalía de Castro. Time: 8.30 p.m. Director: Lorin Maazel. Conductor: Andreas Spering. A show based on the prologue from Cabaleiro das botas GSO Choir Soprano: Nuria Rial. azuis and Cantares Gallegos. th Conductor: Joan Company. Venue: Teatro Rosalía Castro. 30 June th Time: 8.30 p.m. th 26 June 34th Edition of the Xacarandaina Traditional 10 June Dance Competition Galicia Symphony Orchestra th Venue: Centro sociocultural Ágora. Ana María Valderrama (violin) and Luis del Venue: Palacio de la Ópera. 14 June Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Valle (piano) Time: 8.30 p.m. A tixola polo mango. Teatro Noroeste Venue: Teatro Rosalía Castro Conductor: Víctor Pablo Pérez. Venue: Fórum Metropolitano. Time: 8.30 p.m. Soprano: Violeta Urmana. Time: 8.30 p.m.

SUSTAINABLE SAN JUAN

We’re pioneers in the distribution of clean wood for sustainable bonfires.

This year, we’re guaranteeing a sus- 24th. The objective is to encourage eve- tainable San Juan that respects the ryone to place their litter from the bon- environment. For the first time ever, fires and celebrations in the specially we’re launching a pilot scheme for the designated bins. large-scale distribution of wood for eco- friendly bonfires. That way, the most marvellous night in the world, will also become the clean- What’s more, the Environment Depart- est. ment has set up a special system so that everyone can enjoy the beach on SAN JUAN FOR LITTLE ONES

A fun-filled day awaits the little ones in Plaza de María Pita in a space reserved exclusively for them.

Puppets, giant-headed characters, the children’s group ‘Mamá Cabra’, theatre, magic, circus acts, bouncy ‘Tic Tac’ (Pablo Díaz) and ‘A nena e castles and games…the little ones o grilo’. Children will also have the are in luck: throughout the month chance to dance with ‘Velocíclopes’, th of June every district in the city will ‘Os Bolechas’ and to the rhythmic 24 June form a fabulous backdrop for activi- sounds of ‘Odaiko’. ties designed especially with them in Plaza de María Pita mind. And in between all this, a host of 12 noon other activities including workshops But the greatest fun of all is un- where they can make musical instru- doubtedly to be had on 24th June ments, toys and puppets, as well as in Plaza de María Pita when the a play house, guarantee that there activities will include concerts by won’t be an “I’m bored” to be heard! MAKE YOUR OWN SANJUANERO

Meet the ‘Sanjuaneros’ – the loveable characters featured in the San Juan celebrations. Visit corunaespiritudefuego.com and CORUÑA vote for your favourite. THE SPIRIT Show that you’re a true Sanjuanero by creating your very own avatar and feature it on OF FIRE your Twitter, Facebook or Tuenti The most marvellous night in profile. Tell the whole world about the world deserves a website your San Juan adventure! that’s just as marvellous. Visit corunaespiritudefuego.com to find out full details of what’s going on, view the videos of all the fabulous things we get up to here, link the site to your blog and the social networks… and don’t forget to create your very own Sanjuanero Sanjuanera Sanjuanera Sanjuanero Sanjuanera Sanjuanero! Don Manuel orzana churrasquera parrochas aymimén!

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